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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.16, 1,235.02 and 580.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.16, 1,235.02 and 580.67 is: 801.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.16 : 1,235.02 = 580.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.16/1,235.02 = 580.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.16x = 1,235.02 × 580.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.16x = 717,139.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,139.06/895.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.13

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